The Bank of Mum and Dad: Smart Ways to Help Your Kids Enter the Property Market
With rising property prices and the increasing cost of living, many young Australians are finding it challenging to enter the property market. Enter the “Bank of Mum and Dad” — parents stepping in to help their children achieve the dream of homeownership. While helping your kids buy a home is a generous gesture, it’s essential […]
How Melbourne’s Property Trends Are Shaping First Home Buyers’ Decisions in 2024
Melbourne’s property market in 2024 is full of opportunities and challenges for first-home buyers. With the city’s diverse suburbs, fluctuating interest rates, and a range of government incentives, navigating the journey to homeownership can feel overwhelming. Understanding current trends, available support, and the unique hurdles of Melbourne’s market is essential for making informed decisions. In […]
How We Can Help You Save Thousands: Real-Life Scenarios to Inspire You #2
Curious about buyer’s agents? Discover how these professionals simplify your property journey with expert guidance, strategic searches, and negotiation skills.
Why More Aussies Are Choosing Brokers More Than Ever #3
By Josh Bartlett, Mynt Financial When it comes to getting a home loan, more Australians are turning to brokers and it’s not hard to see why. With tighter budgets, rising living costs and hundreds of loan options on the market, people want clarity, choice and someone in their corner. That’s exactly what a good broker […]
Why It’s Never Been More Important to Have a Mortgage Broker on Your Side
By Josh Bartlett, Manging Director of Mynt Financial For many Australians, a home loan is the single biggest financial commitment they’ll ever make. Yet surprisingly, it’s also one of the most neglected once it’s set up. With the Reserve Bank of Australia recently increasing the cash rate again, banks are already making moves behind the […]
The Melbourne Property Market in 2026: What Buyers and Homeowners Should Be Doing Now
By Josh Bartlett, Mynt Financial As we move through 2026, the Melbourne property market is finding its feet again but it’s doing so in a far more considered way than during previous boom cycles. Interest rates remain a key focus for buyers and homeowners, with ongoing uncertainty and upward pressure influencing decision-making. Lenders are quietly […]
Why More Aussies Are Choosing Brokers More Than Ever
By Josh Bartlett, Mynt Financial When it comes to getting a home loan, more Australians are turning to brokers and it’s not hard to see why. With tighter budgets, rising living costs and hundreds of loan options on the market, people want clarity, choice and someone in their corner. That’s exactly what a good broker […]
Melbourne’s Property Market Finds Its Footing Again
By Josh Bartlett, Mynt Financial If you’ve been following the headlines lately, you’ve probably noticed something we haven’t seen in a while: positive news about Melbourne’s property market! After a few challenging years, data is starting to show early signs of recovery. The big question now is whether Melbourne is just stabilising… or setting up […]
Buy Now, Pay Later: Helpful Hack or Financial Trap?… What does Josh think?
As we head into the silly season, when spending ramps up and everything from Christmas parties to “just one more gift” is calling your name, it’s worth pausing to think about the way we pay for things. You’ve probably seen it everywhere: Afterpay, Zip, Klarna, Humm “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) options that make it […]
First Home Buyers: A Window of Opportunity Just Opened
From 1 October, the government’s expanded First Home Guarantee has officially launched, three months earlier than expected and it’s big news for anyone dreaming of buying their first home. For the first time, the scheme is open to all first home buyers, regardless of income, and the property price caps have been lifted to reflect today’s market. That […]